Top Galle Craft Classes

Your Hands-On Jewelry Experience Join us to start your journey by first learning the crucial difference between fake and genuine gemstones. Next, you'll witness, and even assist, as raw silver is melted down in the small furnace—a truly traditional spectacle. You will then get hands-on, using traditional tools to measure, shape, and hammer the silver into your desired design before moving on to the intricate steps of soldering and finishing. The best part? You'll walk away with a unique, handcrafted piece of jewellery that you created yourself by paying factory price!

Learn to cook Sri Lankan fare from a pro with this private cooking class, held in a local family restaurant. You'll learn how to make traditional dishes and blend your own spices, and all tools and ingredients will be provided to make your experience a success. After your class, you'll sit down to dine on what you've made.

This is a working demonstration class which demonstrates you how to make a piece of jewelry in traditional way ,so If you wish to take what you make with you , then you will have to pay for the Metal and Gems involved in the piece.( very reasonable Non touristic price) But you don`t have to Buy anything unless you want to as we give chance for you to practice with a custom piece.

This is great and unique opportunity for travelers ( single , couples , families with children) gain the knowledge about how to make 100 % natural ( eco friendly - local coir base ) hand made scrubbers ( scrubbers names are Cocoshine , Nature , Cleaning mat , Cleaning disc) for kitchen and bathroom and 100% natural ( eco friendly - local coir base) pot holder for kitchen and dining room in small scale Sri Lankan company. This is opportunity for travelers buy 100% natural hand made scrubbers , pot holders. This is opportunity for travelers indirect help ( book the factory visit of Nature Design ) unprivileged rural Sri Lankan women . This is opportunity for travelers direct help ( book the factory visit of Nature Design) woman led small scale eco friendly manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. Please note we are not allow take photos or videos of manufacturing processing. Appreciate all the travelers are switch off their phone and camera switch off during the factory visit time.

Step into a warm, family-run workshop in Galle and experience the timeless art of Sri Lankan jewelry-making. Guided by a master artisan with over 40 years of experience, you’ll design and create your own unique jewelry piece using authentic traditional tools and techniques passed down through generations.

Transform raw silver and stunning Ceylon gemstones into a unique piece of jewelry at Senu Jewellers. This immersive workshop allows you to work alongside skilled craftsmen with decades of experience, guiding you through the process of designing and creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Choose your favorite semi-precious stone and enjoy a snack and a surprise drink as you forge a lasting memory to wear proudly. A perfect blend of creativity and authenticity awaits in this bespoke experience, just minutes from Galle Fort.

Experience authentic traditional old-school jewelry making in Sri Lanka. This hands-on workshop lets you actively participate in creating your own custom silver jewelry using time-honored techniques. Learn every step of the process including melting metal, gauging, soldering, designing, hammering, embedding gemstones, smoothing, and polishing. Gain real insight into traditional craftsmanship while working closely with skilled artisans. You will also learn how to identify real gemstones from artificial ones, and can touch and examine a variety of gems sourced from local mines. This experience is perfect if you’ve ever dreamed of wearing jewelry you helped create. You may also purchase genuine gemstones and custom-made jewelry at reasonable prices. At the end of the experience, you will receive a free gemstone as a souvenir. Additionally, enjoy complimentary traditional snacks and a local lunch or dinner during your visit.

Step into a 100-year-old family home and experience Sri Lankan batik as a living family tradition. At Samara Batiks, our 50-year heritage comes from the late grandfather, renowned Sri Lankan artist A.J. Ranasinghe, who exhibited his work internationally throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Your workshop is guided by the family’s master artisan, G.P. Ranasinghe, and is exclusively reserved for you for the entire day. We host only one workshop each day, giving you the freedom to take your time, stay as long as you wish, and fully immerse yourself in the heritage, stories and creative process—without being rushed. Slow down and discover batik through stories, wax, colour and creativity as you learn the traditional techniques of sketching, waxing and dyeing, transforming fabric into a vibrant piece of art. This is more than a batik workshop—it’s an intimate glimpse into a family heritage and a peaceful side of Sri Lanka that you won’t find in an ordinary workshop.